Global Accounting Manager

Quadrante; Lisboa; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Flexible working arrangements

International exposure

Job summary

Quadrante in Lisbon seeks a Global Accounting Manager to lead the group’s accounting functions across borders, ensuring compliant and timely financial reporting. The role oversees annual audits, consolidations, and tax compliance while coordinating cross-country teams and driving process improvements.

The ideal candidate holds OCC certification with 10+ years in accounting and 5+ years in leadership, plus fluency in English and Spanish and willingness to travel internationally.

Qualifications

• Active OCC registration
• 10+ years accounting experience
• 5+ years in management/leadership
• Multinational exposure in engineering/construction
• Consolidation, reporting and tax compliance across jurisdictions
• Knowledge of ERP integrations and process optimization
• Fluency in English and Spanish
• Willingness to travel internationally

Responsibilities

• Lead the Group's global accounting function and ensure compliance with standards and internal policies
• Oversee the Annual Audit Process with internal teams and auditors
• Coordinate accounting teams across countries and align with Group procedures
• Ensure preparation, validation and submission of annual financial statements; ensure tax compliance
• Manage monthly, quarterly and annual closing processes for accuracy and reliability
• Coordinate accounting/tax integration of international branches and subsidiaries
• Drive automation and standardization of accounting processes across the group
• Support integration of newly acquired companies in M&A activity

Skills

Accounting leadership

Multinational experience

Strategic thinking

Multicultural communication

Travel willingness

English/Spanish fluency

Education

Certified Accountant (OCC)

Tools

Primavera

Sage ERP

Job description

At Quadrante, we go far beyond designing infrastructure — we create the conditions for people, cities and industries to move forward. Today, Quadrante brings together more than 1,500 professionals across 20+ countries, connecting engineering, architecture, sustainability and consulting to solve complex challenges and shape the future.

Working at Quadrante means to Build Something You Will Never Forget. Not only the projects you will help deliver. But the challenges you will overcome, the teams you will grow with, the impact you will create, and the career you will build along the way.

Here, you will find an ambitious and international environment where curiosity is valued, ownership is expected, and growth is accelerated — supported by the distinctive pillars of our Employee Value Proposition:

• A global engineering platform, offering international exposure and opportunities to shape your career across geographies and markets.
• Meaningful projects in infrastructure, energy and sustainability that leave a lasting impact.
• Accelerated development through challenging experiences and continuous growth opportunities.
• A culture built on ambition, cooperation, ownership, integrity and flexibility.

Quadrante creates a unique context for you to grow with a meaningful impact.

The Opportunity

We are currently looking for a Global Accounting Manager to join our team and play a key role in delivering complex and high-impact building projects.

Location: Lisbon

Job Responsibilities – What you will build:

In this role, you will contribute directly to shaping our future and creating tangible impact.

You will:

• Lead and oversee the Group's global accounting function, ensuring consistent processes and compliance with accounting standards and internal policies;
• Be Responsible for the Group’s Annual Audit Process, coordinating internal teams and liaising with the Group Auditor and local Auditors;
• Coordinate and supervise accounting teams across different countries, ensuring alignment with Group procedures and objectives;
• Ensure the accurate preparation, validation, and submission of annual financial statements, as well as timely compliance with accounting and tax obligations;
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting closing processes, ensuring the accuracy, reliability, and consistency of financial information;
• Coordinate the accounting and tax integration of international branches and subsidiaries, ensuring accurate reporting to the parent company;
• Ensure tax compliance across different markets, working closely with local teams and external advisors;
• Manage the Group's financial consolidation processes and the preparation of financial information for senior management and key stakeholders;
• Drive continuous improvement, automation, and standardization of accounting processes to enhance operational efficiency;
• Coordinate internal and external audits, ensuring the timely provision of required information and implementation of recommendations;
• Support the accounting integration of newly acquired companies, particularly in the context of M&A activities and international expansion.

Job Requirements – What will help you thrive:

We believe great careers are built through a combination of ambition, capability and mindset.

You will likely succeed in this role if you bring:

• Active registration as a Certified Accountant with the Portuguese Institute of Certified Accountants (OCC);
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in accounting, including at least 5 years in accounting management or leadership roles;
• Experience in multinational environments, preferably within the engineering, construction, or related industries;
• Strong knowledge of national and international accounting and taxation, particularly in the accounting and tax integration of international branches and subsidiaries into the parent company;
• Proven experience in consolidation, financial reporting, and tax compliance across multiple jurisdictions;
• We Value Knowledge of Primavera and Sage ERP, ideally with experience in accounting system integration and process optimization;
• Fluency in English and Spanish, both written and spoken;
• Strong leadership skills, strategic thinking, results-oriented mindset, and excellent communication skills in multicultural environments;
• Willingness to travel internationally to support and coordinate local accounting teams.

Job Offer – What you can expect from us:

• Competitive compensation package
• Health insurance and additional benefits
• Flexible ways of working
• International exposure and career opportunities
• Continuous learning and development
• A collaborative and values-driven culture

Joining Quadrante means becoming part of a multidisciplinary team where innovation and technical excellence come together to turn ideas into reality.

Build projects.

Build connections.

Build your future.

Build Something You Will Never Forget.

LEGAL DISCLAIMER

This job posting is part of a recruitment process for Quadrante. Information on the remuneration for the position in question, as well as on other relevant remuneration conditions and on the collective labour regulation instrument applicable to Quadrante, taking into account its primary and secondary CAE (economic activity classification), will be shared with candidates at a further stage of the selection process.

This information is provided prior to the potential conclusion of the employment contract, in order to allow for informed and transparent negotiation on remuneration, based on objective and gender-neutral criteria, in accordance with the framework established by Directive (EU) 2023/970 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 10 May 2023.

The candidate may request additional clarification on the respective criteria used to determine remuneration, remuneration levels and their progression.